Moonspear Madness fills my heart and soul

It seemed fine, to Bronco, to promote wolves into a place where there was more expected of them at nine months- but he seemed to lean more toward believing that a wolf really ought to see all four seasons before calling themselves an adult. Within those few extra months Meerkat would be challenged to survive, and would have to fight against a much harsher environment once the snow came. 

He wasn't entirely certain what a leap day was, but figured that Towhee might have invented the saying so that she could convince her daughter to stay a child for longer. Meerkat was, after all, Towhee's first child, which gave her all the more reason to try and keep her young, innocent and sweet as long as possible. But fabricated leap day birthday or not, Meerkat was definitely growing up- ad even he couldn't really deny it. He would, though- with a roll of his eyes. "You, all grown up, sure," He said, with a soft chuckle. 

"But you do make good decisions some of the time," He said, feeling a yawn tingle at the back of his throat. "C'mon, less go and make tomorrow come faster," He said, trotting off down the slopw toward the ravine that housed their sparkly cave den.